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Platform Software Engineer at Alexander Technology Group Platform Software Engineer at Alexander Technology Group in Burlington, Massachusetts Posted in 8 days ago.
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full-time Job Description:
Platform Software Engineer We are seeking a Platform Software Engineer to help design, build, and scale distributed software platforms powering modern edge and cloud-based systems. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex systems challenges, building highly reliable infrastructure, and developing software that operates across both centralized and edge environments. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with modern C++, Python, and/or Go, along with a strong understanding of distributed systems, backend services, networking, and scalable platform architecture. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-performance platform software using modern C++, Python, and Go Build scalable distributed systems supporting cloud, edge, and hybrid deployments Develop backend services, APIs, infrastructure tooling, and system integrations Optimize software for reliability, latency, scalability, and resource efficiency Work with real-time data processing, messaging systems, and device-to-cloud communication Contribute to software architecture, deployment automation, observability, and system monitoring Collaborate cross-functionally with embedded, infrastructure, DevOps, AI/ML, and product teams Participate in code reviews, testing, debugging, and continuous improvement initiatives Support software deployments across Linux-based environments and distributed hardware platforms Qualifications 3+ years of professional software engineering experience Strong programming skills in modern C++ (C++14/17/20), Python, and/or Go Experience building distributed systems, backend platforms, or edge computing solutions Familiarity with Linux systems, networking fundamentals, and multi-threaded/concurrent programming Experience with cloud infrastructure, containerization, or orchestration technologies is a plus Understanding of scalable system design, APIs, microservices, and infrastructure automation Exposure to edge devices, IoT systems, robotics, sensors, or real-time systems is highly desirable Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in collaborative engineering environments Preferred Experience Embedded Linux or hardware-adjacent software development AI/ML infrastructure or real-time data processing environments What We're Looking For Engineers who enjoy ownership and building systems from the ground up Strong communication and collaboration skills Curiosity around emerging technologies in distributed computing and edge systems Ability to thrive in fast-moving, highly technical environments
